Chicken 65 got its unusual name because of its popularity in many Indian restaurants where it always appeared as the 65th option on the menu list. Stories go that diners would not care but just order food number 65.

To prepare chicken 65, you will need the usual Indians spices plus a chicken breast or whole chicken, if the family is big. The chicken is battered and fried crisp on the outside then seasoned with a flavorful mixture of spices, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, and green chilies.